13 Response Areas
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Baby Goods
Diapers! Diapers! Diapers!
Wet wipes....and more Wet Wipes! (the refill packages rather than the bulky plastic containers)
Bottled baby food in gallon-size zipped bags
Baby cereal
First Aid Supplies
Adhesive bandages of all sizes, gauze, tape, etc.
Hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, anti-fungus, anti-bacterial, etc.
Diaper rash ointment
Baby powder
Pain reliever medication
Elastic wraps, slings, etc.
Sun screen
Insect repellant
Family Hygiene Kits (packaged in gallon-size zipped bags)
1 full-size tube of toothpaste
4 toothbrushes (variety of sizes)
1 individually-wrapped bar of soap
1 plastic bottle of shampoo (to fit in gallon-size bag)
1 plastic bottle of conditioner (to fit in gallon-size bag)
1 deodorant
1 women's razor
1 men's razor
1 can shaving cream (to fit in gallon-size bag)
1 high SPF sun screen
Other Necessities
Toilet paper
Flashlights
Batteries
Candles
Matches
Large trash bags
Feminine pads or tampons
Fun Extras
New stuffed animals or special gift bags for women containing such things as: body spray, scented candles, lotions, hard candy, and a card with a note saying something like: "You're special", "God sees you", ''God knows you", "God cares", "He's listening", or "Call on Him."
Packaged Meals
The easiest and least expensive suggestion is to buy these in bulk from one of the following links: www.readymeal.com, www.sunmeadow.net, www.valleyfoods.com, www.heatermeals.com, or a similar company. Note: heater meals are a nice idea, but are generally more expensive and not necessary. What is needed is a package with a single meal for one person that includes:
General Food Supplies
Coffee and tea (sugar and dry creamer)
Powdered milk
Juices
Packaged groceries that are ready-to-eat or just have to be heated
Any dehydrated foods
Rice, oatmeal
Canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.)
Canned soups, Spaghettios, etc.
Snack foods (granola bars, Cheerios, etc.)
Peanut butter and jelly
Crackers (a substitute for bread)
Camping Equipment
All camping equipment is needed (can be found at garage sales or in closets...)
Tarps
Coolers (including styrofoam)
Duct tape
Benevolence Funds
Important that you know local and national resources so you can use the funds for those needs not covered by other agencies and focus on the "vulnerable population" with your community (not just with your church or organization)
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